Education
- Ph.D., Animal Physiology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 1984
- M.S., Avian Immunology/Microbiology, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 1981
- B.S., Animal Sciences, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, 1979
Publications
- "Changes in acid tolerance of Xenopus laevis tadpoles with age." P.M. Klingensmith, 2010. (In Precessing).
- "The biological effects of MAGLEV-generated electromagnetic fields." Report to the U.S. Department of Transportation. K.R. Groh and P.M. Klingensmith, 1993.
- "Plasma, follicular, and uterine levels of prostaglandins in chickens laying soft-shelled and shell-less eggs." Poultry Science. P.Y. Hester, N.F. Newlon and P.M. Klingensmith, 1991. 70:1585-1593.
- "Effects of MAGLEV-spectrum magnetic field exposure on CEM T-lymphoblastoid human cell growth and differentiation." The First World Conference for Electricity and Magnetism in Biology and Medicine Symposium. Lake Buena Vista, Florida. K.R. Groh, C.B. Chubb, P.M. Klingensmith and E. Huberman, 1992. Volume, June 14-19.
- "Gas chromatographic analysis of shell membrane amino acids from hard-shelled, soft-shelled, and shell-less eggs. Poultry Science. P.M. Klingensmith, J.K. McCombs and J.B. Addison, 1988. 67:1203-1209.
- "Relationship of high intensity step-up lighting to bone ash and growth plate closure of the tarso-metatarsus in turkeys." British Poultry Science. P.M. Klingensmith, P.Y. Hester and R.G. Elkin, 1986. 27:487-492.
- "Effects of an induced molt and shell quality on the physical dimensions and mineral content of eggs and intrauterine pH." Poultry Science. P.M. Klingensmith and P.Y. Hester, 1986. 64:2368-2376.
- "Comparison of two lighting regimens and drinker cleaning programmes on the performance and incidence of leg abnormalities in turkey males." British Poultry Science. P.Y. Hester, I.C. Peng, R.L. Adams, E.J. Furumoto, J.E. Larsen, P.M. Klingensmith, O.A. Pike and W.J. Stadelman, 1986. 27:63-73.
- "Phosphorus phase feeding and uterine and isthmus mucosal enzymes and minerals in relation to soft-shelled and shell-less egg production." Poultry Science. Klingensmith, P.M. and P.Y. Hester, 1985. 64:2180-2188.
- "The effect of lighting, amino acids, and litter on the incidence of leg abnormalities and performance of turkey toms." Poultry Science. P.Y. Hester, A.L. Sutton, R.G. Elkin, and P.M. Klingensmith, 1985. 64:2062-2075.
- "Relationship of plasma corticosterone and adrenal Cholesterol and corticosterone to the production of soft-shelled and shell-less eggs." Poultry Science. P.M. Klingensmith, P.Y. Hester and E.K. Wilson, 1984. 63:1841-1845.
- "The relationship of dietary levels of phosphorus to the production of soft-shelled and shell-less eggs." Poultry Science. P.M. Klingensmith and P.Y. Hester, 1983. 62:1860-1868.
- "The effect of the sex-linked dwarfing gene, dw, on the immune responses of broiler breeder chickens." Poultry Science. P.M. Klingensmith, J.P. Donahoe and J.F. Stephens, 1983. 62:733-740.
- "Effects of high intensity step-up and low intensity step-down lighting programs on the incidence of leg abnormalities in turkeys." P.Y. Hester, R.G. Elkin, and P.M. Klingensmith, 1983. Poultry Science 62:887-896.
- "Urinary excretion of calcium in the presence or absence of shell formation by chickens producing thick or thin shells." Poultry Science. E.G. Buss, P. Merkur (Klingensmith) and R.B. Guyer, 1980. 59:885-887.
Honors
- Rich Township High School District 227 Community Relations award, 1998.
- Governors State University Student Faculty Choice Award, 1997.
- Governors State University Professional Advancement Award, 1992 and 1997.
- Governors State University Faculty Excellence Award, 1989, 1992, and 1996.
- Governors State University Faculty Tenure Award, 1990.
- W.R. Featherston Outstanding Ph.D. Student Award, 1984.
- National Feed Ingredients Association Scholarship, 1983.
- Poultry Science Association Graduate Student Research Paper Award, 1983.
- Hubbard Poultry Graduate Student Award, 1982.
- FDA: Bureau of Veterinary Medicine Outstanding Achievement Award, 1979.
Presentations
- Donahoe, J.P., P.M. Klingensmith, and J.F. Stephens, 1982. The effect of the sex-linked dwarfing gene, dw, on the immune responses of broiler breeder chickens. Abstract of the North Central Avian Disease Conference, Columbia, Missouri.
- Hester, P.Y., R.G. Elkin, and P.M. Klingensmith, 1982. High intensity step-up lighting program significantly reduces incidence of leg abnormalities in turkeys. Poultry Science 61:1478-1479, 1982 National Poultry Science Association Conference.
- Klingensmith, P.M., J.P. Donahoe, and J.F. Stephens, 1982. The effect of the sex-linked dwarfing gene, dw, on the immune responses of broiler breeder chickens. Poultry Science 61:1492-1493, 1982 National Poultry Science Association Conference.
- Klingensmith, P.M. and P.Y. Hester, 1982. The relationship of dietary levels of phosphorus to the production of soft shelled and shell-less eggs. Poultry Science 61:1493, 1982 National Poultry Science Association Conference.
- Hester, P.Y., R.L. Adams, E.J. Furumoto, P.M. Klingensmith, J.E., Larsen, I.C. Peng, and W.J. Stadelman, 1983. Effect of sanitation, lighting, and age on turkey toms: 2. Leg abnormalities and related parameters. Poultry Science 62:1434 1435, 1983 National Poultry Science Association Conference.
- Klingensmith, P.M. and P.Y. Hester, 1983. The production of soft-shelled and shell-less eggs: A comparison of dietary levels of phosphorus. Poultry Science 62:1448, 1983 National Poultry Science Association Conference.
- Klingensmith, P.M., P.Y. Hester, and R.G. Elkin, 1983. The effects of high intensity step-up lighting on bone ash and closure of the growth plate of the tarso-metatarsus in turkeys. Poultry Science 62:1448-1449, 1983 National Poultry Science Association Conference.
- Hester, P.Y., R.G. Elkin, and P.M. Klingensmith, 1984. Performance and incidence of leg abnormalities of turkey toms reared in low intensity step-up and step-down lighting programs. Journal of Steroid Biochemistry 20(6B):1550.
- Klingensmith, P.M. and P.Y. Hester, 1984. Uterine and isthmus mucosal enzyme activities and mineral contents in relation to egg shell quality and dietary phosphorus. Poultry Science 63:129, 1984 National Poultry Science Association Conference.
- Hester, P.Y., A.L. Sutton, R.G. Elkin, and P.M. Klingensmith, 1985. Effect of lighting and source and depth of litter on the incidence of leg abnormalities and performance of turkey toms, Poultry Science 64:117, 1985 National Poultry Science Association Conference.
- Klingensmith, P.M. and P.Y. Hester, 1985. Physical dimensions and mineral composition of eggs and intrauterine pH following an induced molt. Poultry Science 64:130, 1985 National Poultry Science Association Conference.
- Hester, P.Y., N.F. Newlon, and P.M. Klingensmith, 1990. Peripheral, follicular, and uterine levels of prostaglandins in white leghorn hens laying soft-shelled and shell-less eggs. Poultry Science 69:63, 1990 National Poultry Science Association Conference.
- Sailer, S.H., P.M. Klingensmith, and J.B. Addison, 1991. Gas chromatographic analysis of shell membrane amino acids from hard-shelled, soft-shelled, and shell-less eggs. Board of Governors Universities Second Annual Student Research Conference, April 1991, page 27.
- Weeks, D., J. Mohberg, P. Klingensmith, and J. Addison, 1991. Cholinesterase inhibition by a thiocarbamate. Board of Governors Universities Second Annual Student Research Conference, April 1991, page 47.
- Groh, K.R., C.B. Chubb, P.M. Klingensmith, and E. Huberman, 1992. Effects of MAGLEV-spectrum magnetic field exposure on CEM T-lymphoblastoid human cell growth and differentiation. The First World Congress for Electricity and Magnetism in Biology and Medicine, June 1992.
- Klingensmith, P.M., 1992. Post-transplantation medications and the immune response. The Transplant Journey Conference, May 1992. (A three-hour workshop presented as an invited speaker.)
- Mardis, C.L. and P.M. Klingensmith, 1992. Hematological response of Carassius auratus to acute lead and copper poisoning. Board of Governors Universities Third Annual Student Research Conference, April 1992, page 60.
- Sailer, S.H., P.M. Klingensmith, and J.B. Addison, 1992. Combined gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and gas chromatographic analysis of shell membrane amino acids from hard-shelled, soft-shelled, and shell-less eggs. Board of Governors Universities Third Annual Student Research Conference, April 1992, page 57.
- Weeks, D., J. Mohberg, P. Klingensmith, and J. Addison, 1992. Cholinesterase inhibition by a novel thiocarbamate. Board of Governors Universities Third Annual Student Research Conference, April 1992, page 55.
- Groh, K.R., P.M. Klingensmith, and S.A. Kramer, 1993. Effects of MAGLEV-spectrum magnetic field exposure on pineal indoleamine metabolism. The Annual Review of Research on Biological Effects of Electric and Magnetic Fields from the Generation, Delivery, and Use of Electricity, November 1993.
- Klingensmith, P.M., 1994. Children living in a toxic world. The Twentieth Annual Early Childhood Conference, March 1994. (A three-hour workshop presented as an invited speaker.)
- Zorba, M. and P.M. Klingensmith, 1994. Changes in acid tolerance of Xenopus laevis tadpoles with age. Board of Governors Universities Fifth Annual Research Conference, April 1994, page 64.
- Stepansky, M.J. and P.M. Klingensmith, 2000. Rates of plasma caffeine uptake from different delivery vehicles. Illinois state Academy of Science 92nd Annual Meeting.
- Smith, G., P.M. Klingensmith, and T.Gsell, 2001. Evaluation of Composite Sampling in the Analysis of Listeria monocytogenes in ready to eat food products. Illinois state Academy of Science 93rd Annual Meeting. Received the Health Sciences Division Student Presentation Award.
- Kuipers, J., A. Petraitis, P. Klingensmith, and J. Yunger, 2001. Metal contamination in small mammal tissues along an urban-rural gradient: environmental influences. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 21st Annual Meeting.
- Petraitis, A., J. Kuipers, P. Klingensmith, L. Randa, and J. Yunger, 2001. Metal contamination in small mammal tissues along an urban-rural gradient: peromyscus species and gender influences. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 21st Annual Meeting.
- Whitney T., P. Klingensmith, S. Cavigelli, and M. McClintock, 2002. Physiological and behavioral stress responses of rats to a social challenge. Illinois state Academy of Science 94th Annual Meeting. Received the Health Sciences Division Student Presentation Award.
- Yunger, J., A. Petraitis, J. Kuipers, and P.M. Klingensmith, 2002. Metal contamination in small mammal tissues: peromyscus and gender influences. American Society of Mammalogists.
Research
Graduate Student Research Activities- S. P. Lyles, 1986 project: Generation of Oxygen Dissociation Curves.
- A. Fenedick, 1987 project: Interactive Effects of Chlorides and Sulfates on Acute Toxicity in Fathead Minnows.
- J. K. McCombs, 1988 thesis: Gas Chromatographic Analysis of Egg Shell Membrane Amino Acids from Hard-Shelled, Soft-Shelled, and Shell-Less Eggs.
- D. Manger, 1988 project: Responses of Female Bullfrogs to the Playback of Advertisement Vocalizations of Large and Small Males.
- J. C. Braun, 1989 project. Interactive Effects of Temperature and Chlorides on Acute Toxicity in Fathead Minnows.
- E. I. Oshiokpekhai, 1989 project: Use of the Western Blot Technique to Investigate Protein Evolution.
- C. L. Mardis, 1991 project: Hematological Responses of Carassius auratus to Acute Lead and Copper Poisoning.
- C. Miller, 1992 project: Biotelemetry and Automated Data Acquisition to Monitor Physiological Parameters in Rodents.
- P. S. Neubauer, 1992 project: Spectrophotometric Analysis of Seasonal Variation in Leaf Pigments in Four Species of Trees.
- D. E. Weeks, 1992 thesis: Biological Activity of Newly Synthesized Carbamates.
- M. Kali, 1993 project: Effects of Fasting and Exercise on the Depletion of Liver and Muscle Glycogen in Mice. A. Ross, 1993 project: Development of a Vertebrate Karyotyping Procedure for Amphibians and Rodents.
- S. H. Salter, 1993 thesis: Combined Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry and Gas Chromatographic Analysis of Shell Membrane Amino Acids from Hard-Shelled, Soft-Shelled, and Shell-Less Eggs.
- P. Stockton, 1993 project: Use of an Immunoassay to Investigate Atrazine Residues in Water, Soil, and Sediment.
- K. E. Pfoser, 1994 project: Surgical Procedure and Computerized Data Acquisition Development for Monitoring Physiological Parameters in Rodents Using Biotelemetry.
- M. Zorba, 1994 thesis: pH Tolerance and Thyroid Activity in Developing Xenopus laevis Tadpoles.
- P. K. Mozo, 1995 project: Effects of Chronic H2O2 Ingestion on Metabolic Rate and Glycogen Metabolism in Mice.
- G. Smith, 1997 project: Comparison of Testing Methodologies for the Waterborne Parasite Cryptosporidium parvum.
- E. Marland, 1998 project: Isolating and Characterizing Subcellular Organelles from Cauliflower.
- J. Thomas, 1998 project: Isolating and Characterizing Subcellular Organelles from Cauliflower.
- 0. Hejawi, 1999 project: Effects of Fasting and Exercise on the Depletion of Liver and Muscle Glycogen in Diabetic Rats
- N. Juarez-Cummings, 1999 project. Software Development for the Study of Allometric Relationships.
- D. Kravatis, 1999 project: Isolating and Characterizing Salmonella from Wild Bird Populations.
- D. Morrissette, 1999 project: Density Dependent Changes in Xenopus laevis Metamorphosis.
- M. Morrissette, 1999 project: Density Dependent Changes in Xenopus laevis Metamorphosis.
- M. Stepansky, 1999 project: Pharmacokinetics of Caffeine in Saliva by Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry.
- D. Schwan, 2000 project: Use of Computer Technology to Teach Secondary Science.
- J. Kuipers, 2000 thesis: Trace Metal Contamination of Soil and Small Mammals Along an Urban-Rural Gradient.
- A. Petraitis, 2000 thesis: Trace Metal Contamination of Soil and Small Mammals Along an Urban-Rural Gradient.
- G. Smith, 2002 thesis: Evaluation of Composite Sampling in the Analysis of Listeria monocytogenes in Ready to Eat Food Products. (Done in collaboration with Silliker Laboratory, Homewood, IL)
- T. Whitney, 2002 thesis: Physiological and Behavioral Stress Responses of Rats to a Social Challenge. (Done in Collaboration with S. Cavigelli and M. McClintock at the University of Chicago)
- T. Garrett, project in progress: Evaluation of Tissue Samples and Sampling Techniques from Preserved Cadavers. (Done in collaboration with R. Druzinsky, CHP)
Other Research Activities- Biomedical effects of electric and magnetic field exposure in vivo and in vitro, funded by external grants from the Department of Transportation and the Electric Power Research Institute under the direction of senior investigator K. Groh, Ph.D., Argonne National Laboratory, 1987-1996.
- Physiological, nutritional, and environmental parameters influencing egg shell quality, lameness, and mineral metabolism in poultry, funded by GSU Research Grants and external grants with P.Y. Hester, Ph.D., Purdue University, 1990-1992.
Service
University Service- University Educational Policies Committee, Secretary, 1985-1986 and Chairperson, 1986-1988.
- University Planning Committee, 1986-1991.
- Faculty Senate, 1986-1991 and 1992-1993.
- Faculty Senate Executive Committee, 1986-1991 and 1992-1993.
- Head Catalog Librarian Search Committee, 1987.
- Ad Hoc Writing Examination Committee, 1987-1988.
- Steering Committee for the North Central Association Accreditation Self-Study, 1988-1990.
- Steering Committee for the Board of Governors/Illinois Board of Higher Education Study of Undergraduate Education at Governors State University, 1988-1990.
- University Curriculum Committee (member, 1987-1993 and Chairperson, 1988-1991 and 1992-1993.
- Steering Committee for the Board of Governors/Illinois Board of Higher Education Study of Graduate Education at Governors State University, 1990-1992.
- Board of Governors Ad Hoc Committee on Assessment and Retention Research, 1991-1992.
- University Student Assessment and Outcome Committee, 1994-1997.
- Institutional Review Board for Human Subjects Research, 1996-2001.
- University Physical Resources Committee, 1996-2000, member; 2001, Chairperson.
- North Central Accreditation Physical Resources Subcommittee, 1998-1999.
- Committee for Teaching and Learning Complex, 1999-2000.
- Honorary Degree Committee, 2000-2001.
- Physical Plant Project Specialist Search Committee, 2000-2001.
- Strategic Planning / Quality Task Force, Chairperson, 2000-2001.
- Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, since 2000.
Service to the College of Health Professions and the Physical and Occupational Therapy Programs- Occupational Therapy Faculty Search Committee, 1995-1996.
- Physical Therapy Faculty Search Committee, 1995-1998.
- Physical Therapy Program Curriculum Committee, 1995-1998.
- Physical Therapy Program Interview Committee, 1995-1998.
- Presented in-service on the status of the Physical Therapy Program and the development of the Gross Anatomy Laboratory at the Governors State University Board of Directors Annual Business Meeting, Chicago, IL, 1996.
- Presented in-service training on the Master of Physical Therapy program to health profession administrators of the South Cook County Interagency Council, Governors State University, 1996.
- Coordinated site visit by the Reader/Consultant representative of the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, Governors State University, 1996.
- Nursing Faculty Search Committee, 1996-1997.
- Division of Nursing and Health Sciences Personnel Committee, 1996-1997.
- College of Health Professions Academic Program Council, 1996-1997.
- Physical Therapy Program Student Mentor, 1996-1997.
- Coordinated the joint acquisition of human cadavers for Human Anatomy and Physiology courses at Moraine Valley Community College and Gross Anatomy and Neuroscience courses at Governors State University, 1997.
- Presented a one-hour seminar entitled "Physical Therapy Education at Governors State University" at the First Annual Physical and Occupational Therapy Clinical Education Conference, Governors State University, 1997.
- Coordinated pre-accreditation site visits by three independent physical therapy education consultants, Governors State University, 1997.
- Testified at the accreditation hearings for the Physical Therapy Program, Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education, Alexandria, VA, 1997, (PQP 1997-1998).
- Testified at the accreditation site visit for the Occupational Therapy Program, 1998.
- Anatomist / Neuroscientist Faculty Search Committee, 2000-2001.
Service to the College of Arts and Sciences and the Biology and Environmental Biology Programs- Biology Faculty Committee, since 1984.
- Academic Advisor for undergraduate Biology and graduate Environmental Biology students, 1988, 1990, and 1993.
- Biology Faculty Search Committee, Environmental Toxicologist, 1988-1991.
- Biology Faculty Search Committee, Natural Areas Ecologist, 1995-1996.
- Coordinated the videoconference entitled "Critical Issues Facing Biotechnology Industries: Patents, Regulations and Public Issues", Governors State University, 1989.
- Coordinated the College of Arts and Sciences Distinguished Lecture by Ken Groh, Ph.D., Argonne National Laboratory, "Electric Field Exposure: Are We In Danger?", Governors State University, 1990.
- Science Division Personnel Committee, 1990-1994.
- Panel member, Illinois State Board of Education Review of Science Education, Governors State University, 1991. Coordinated the College of Arts and Sciences Distinguished Lecture by Paul Nollen, Ph.D., Western Illinois University, "Parasitic Infections: Winning or Losing the Battle?", 1992.
- Session Chair for the Board of Governors 3rd Annual Science Research Conference, Governors State University, 1992.
- College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Search Committee, Co-Chairperson, 1992-1993.
- College of Arts and Sciences Honors Program Committee, 1992-1993.
- Served as a guest lecturer on biotechnology for Integrative Studies 340 course called New Technology, 1998.
- Biology Faculty Search Committee, Chairperson, Molecular Microbial Ecologist, 1998-1999.
- Biology Faculty Search Committee, Chairperson, Plant Community Ecologist, 1999-2000.
- Science Division Personnel Committee, 1999-2000; Chairperson, since 2003.
- College of Arts and Sciences Technology Committee, 1999-2000.
- Biology Faculty Search Committee, Plant Physiologist, 2005-2006.
- Biology Program Coordinator, 1998-2001 and since 2006.
- College of Arts and Sciences Search Committee, Coordinator of Academic Advising and Student Support Services, 2007.
- College of Arts and Sciences Assessment Committee, 2009.
Professional Memberships
- Phi Sigma, Penn State Chapter
- Gamma Sigma Delta, Ohio State Chapter
- Sigma Xi, Purdue Chapter
- Poultry Science Association
- World's Poultry Science Association
- Association for Biology Laboratory Education (ABLE)
- Illinois State Academy of Science
- Argonne National Laboratory, Division of Biological and Medical Research
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